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Special Education Schools in New Jersey

799 students earned Special Ed degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New Jersey

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 583
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 28,380 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $70,630, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $28,245.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending NJCU will pay a net price of $13,297. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public school has an average net price of $27,158. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Graduates earn an average $46,890 after graduation. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $18,498. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634.

#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $29,877. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,159 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Special Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $64,080
Interpreters and Translators 9% $64,600
Special Education Teachers 7% $59,770
Special Education Professors 2% $73,820
Middle School Special Education Teachers 2% $68,050
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $65,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,633
Educational Administration 1,107
Teacher Education Subject Specific 764
General Education 702
Student Counseling 448
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 62
Multilingual Education 45

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